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Mold In City Building

Raleigh, a well-known bicycle manufacturer based in Nottingham, is facing potential closure after its parent company began insolvency proceedings. The company, which once employed around 8,000 staff, including Mark Hallam, who worked there…

US Labor Market Slows

The US economy shed 23,000 jobs last month, which is less than the predicted 80,000 new jobs. This unexpected decline has raised questions about the strength of the employment market during the summer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also…

Argos Store Revamp Plans

The British retail chain Argos is getting a makeover, with its new owners planning to open new standalone shops and try to revive sales that have stagnated in recent years. Argos has been a fixture on the UK High Street for over 50 years…

UK Energy Bill Discounts

In Scotland, households on certain benefits may be eligible for a £150 discount on their energy bills through the government's Warm Home Discount scheme. However, to receive the discount, your name must be on the electricity bill, and you…

Thames Water Executive Pay

Thames Water paid its new finance chief, Steve Buck, a £1m signing-on fee in July 2025. This payment was made despite the company facing £17bn of debt and possible temporary nationalization. The company had taken legal advice on its…

Vintage Snack Size Comparison

A 35-year-old Mars Bar from 1991 has been discovered during a house clearance in Scunthorpe, sparking claims that it highlights the phenomenon of "shrinkflation". The chocolate bar, which weighs 62.5g, is significantly larger than today's…

Women Outperform Male Investors

According to a study by Boring Money, only 26% of UK women invest their money, compared to 41% of all men. However, the data suggests that women who do invest tend to get slightly higher long-term returns than men. One woman, Teleri Evans…

Banking for Working Families

The Community Cupboard, a food bank in Kent, has started offering free school uniforms to local families during the school holidays. The charity, which has been running for 7 years, provides support to working families who struggle to make…

US Tariff Relief for Businesses

The Trump administration has repaid $100bn (£78bn) to businesses through US Customs and Border Protection, following a Supreme Court decision in February that deemed broad import tariffs introduced under the International Emergency…

Unclaimed Inheritance Benefits

About 6.3 million Child Trust Funds (CTFs) were created for children born in the UK between September 1, 2002, and January 2, 2011 as a government initiative. Despite this, over 750,000 matured accounts remain unclaimed, with an average…

Rising Beef Prices Puzzle Farmers

US beef prices have risen by 12% over the past year, more than three times the rate of general inflation. Eric Gropper, a South Dakota cattle rancher, is selling his calves for $2,500 each (£1,883), a record high price that is double what…

Raleigh Clothing Insolvency

Accell, the Dutch company that owns Raleigh, has started insolvency proceedings due to financial difficulties. The decision comes after a tough period for Raleigh, which faced redundancies and losses of £30m in 2024. Accell acquired…